Paint.NET 3.07 is a free, open source image editing and photo manipulation program by Adobe. It works similar to Photoshop.
Requirements
Photoshop is a huge program 136 MB, Paint.NET is only 1.36 MB. That's quite a difference in storage space if space is an issue on your computer. Paint runs on Windows XP/2003, Server/Vista, Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0. You need Microsoft.NET installed on your computer to use Paint.NET, but that is not a problem because the program will notify you where and send you to a Microsoft web page to download. It is also free.
User Friendly and Professional
It is professional, light weight, it loads quickly and does not eat up as many computer resources as Photoshop. Paint.NET works and looks like Photoshop and is easier for neophytes to learn and use because it is very user friendly. More experienced computer users can open this program and start using it after a few minutes of study.
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Image Formats
Paint uses the most popular image formats: .gif .jpeg .png .tiff.
Free Tutorials
There are many free tutorials on the same web site where you can download your free copy of Paint.NET. Click here for your copy.